New images show off the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 and its upgraded look

Samsung is preparing to release its next set of wireless headphones, which are expected to be the Galaxy Buds 4 and a premium version called the Buds 4 Pro. Thanks to a recent image leak found deep within Samsung’s software, known as One UI, we now have a good look at the design for the standard Galaxy Buds 4 model. The pictures suggest that Samsung is keeping a look that fans will recognize, but they’ve added a few small, refreshed details.

The leaked pictures show that the regular Galaxy Buds 4 look very similar to the higher-end Buds 4 Pro. The main difference between the two is easy to spot: the Pro version will come with soft, rubbery silicone tips that fit right inside your ear canal, but the standard Buds 4 will not have them. This keeps the same style of difference that Samsung used for their older Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro earphones.

The new Galaxy Buds 4 continue to use the popular stem-style design, meaning they have a small piece that hangs down from your ear, much like the Pro version. They also feature a minor design update—a new wire-grille pattern along the side. These small changes help the earbuds look neater and more up-to-date without changing the core style that Samsung has been using.

If you are already using the older Buds 3, the new Buds 4 should feel very familiar. Samsung avoided making any massive changes, but these subtle updates give the earbuds a cleaner and more polished feel. They fit perfectly with the rest of the company’s lineup of headphones. Furthermore, leaks hint that the Galaxy Buds 4 might include new controls that use simple hand motions, called gestures.

These gestures could make it easier for people to control their music, manage phone calls, and handle other functions without having to touch their phone. We don’t know every detail yet, but these features should make the earbuds simpler and more helpful for daily use.

To sum up, the Galaxy Buds 4 appear to be a small but well-planned upgrade. They offer a familiar design, tiny improvements to the way they look, and the chance of useful new features. People who love Samsung will need to wait for the company to share more information, but this first glimpse gives a strong idea of what to expect soon.